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Cheese Ball Recipe

This easy Cheese Ball Recipe comes together with a handful of ingredients and a minimal prep time of just 15 minutes! Bacon, cheese, and chopped nuts combine to create a taste and texture everyone will love. It's perfect for holidays, game days, and any time really!
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, cheese ball
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Kasey Schwartz

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup crumbled bacon divided
  • 1/2 cup pecans

Instructions

  • Place cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy.
    16 ounces cream cheese
  • Add sour cream, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Beat until combined. Stir in 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese and 1⁄2 cup bacon.
    1/4 cup sour cream, 1 green onion, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup crumbled bacon
  • Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Remove from the fridge and shape into a ball. Combine remaining 1/2 cup bacon, chopped pecans, and cheese. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture pressing to adhere.
    1/2 cup pecans
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Store your cheese ball in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • To freeze, wrap cheese balls individually in plastic wrap (without nuts), and place them in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag, keeping them frozen for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge overnight, and add nuts after the thawing is complete.
  • If you buy whole pecans, easily chop them in the blender using the pulse setting so they can easily fit into the balls without having big chunks sticking out. Serve these cheese balls with Ritz crackers, raw veggies, pita bread, pretzels, and more.
  • The longer you chill your cheese balls in the fridge, the firmer they will be. The more time you have to chill the balls, the better.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 739IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 0.2mg